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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-08-18

OF THOMAS COUNTY, KAN. So,
To the Farmers of Thomas County:

would respectfully call the FACT that have
received and complete Farm Implements for spring trade Of
including the celebrated Rock Island ow culvao listers harrows
the Nebraska Pony Rod also the Soddod Disc
the oldest and best earth the running Odds farm
Climax and Eclipse the Little Daisy Red White
Blue Deerng binders
Star and two horse rake running Star wind mills and
pumps also the Red Jacket pump by the roll load
and other goods mention My goods all feah
and bright and of the patterns Come and them
before buy and be will better goods
for the than possibly elsewhere keep stock
lof coal constantly hand Respectfully,
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-08

I = kind, not only in France, but in all.
Europe. In the matter of rubies, mar
RED II daughter Of the Rothsehilds takes
me lead Madame Maurice Ephrussi's
ruoles are like the Countess de Cour-
val,s diamonds, unique. The Princesse
de Leon has the supremacy SO far as
pearls are concerned. Among them is
pearl necklace, the wedding gift of
the DucheSse de Doudeauvllle.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-08
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

The New York sun in writing ofmem-
hers of congress, says There is a
GREAT deal Of old material yet in Con-
Dress, despite the fact that many of the
statesmanic landmarks have been re-
moved during the past few years. In the
Senate, Morrill, of Vermont stands ont
as the oldest man, being seveny-six
years Of age, while his colleague, Ed
munds is sixty=elght. Payne Of Ohio is
also seventy-six years old, but falls short
Of Morrill, by seven months, Dawes of
Massachusetts is seventy, although he
does not look sixty-five. Wade Hamp-
ton of Somh Carolina, Evarts of New
York, and Sawyer Of Wisconsin have
withstood the blasts Of sixtv-eight win
tiers and the heat of as many summers.
Evarts looks much the oldest of the trio.
Conger Of Michigan is spry, but has
worn sixty-nine years. Wilson of Mary
land and Brown of Georgia are each
Sixty-fye, while Beck Of Kentucky is
Sxty-four Pugh of Alabama is sixty-six.
and Salisbury, the rusty bachelor from
Delaware, is sixty-nine, and looks it.
There is no one in the House SO old as
the two oldest Senators. Judge Kelly,
the father Of the House, the venerable
Pennsylvania protectionist leads the list.
lie is seventy-two, but Eldridge of
Michigan, it is said, is quite as old.
Plumb Of Illinois is seventy, while the
directory reeords Waite of Connecticut
atSeventy-fve, which must be an error,
Curtin of Pennsylvania is sixty-nine,
Reagan, the ex-Confederate postmaster
general and treasurer the pride of Tex
as, is sixty-eight, as is also Singleton of
Mississippi. Barbour of Virginia is six
y-Six, ditto Llndsley of New York.
Charley O'NeilIo of Pennsylvania is sixty
five, Wadsworth OF New York the same,
and Geddes Of Ohio makes up good
sixty-two, The old men in the Senate
seem to be much more aged in actions
than those in the House
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-08
For Better or Worse. F."
Continued from pare Il.

in her individuality and pure being, was
like some carved Cathedral Saint, above
and beyond my deservings.
Miss Pryor doubtless observed my I'M
wonted humility, for with swift tact she
spoke OF the heat ofthe room, and babe
me hold her Opera glass and bouquet,
having need of her fan.
My eyes upon the flowers, my thoughts
.centered upon her words, her ex-
pressions my self-consciousness fed
was again man of the world. Some
what better for the gentle atmosphere in
which ] stood. | conversed with the
polished circle about Miss Pryor; Of
music, Prima Domcis and beauty in the
abstract
Two seats beyond us, and within full
view of the audience, an old man and
young girl had found theirpIaee. The
man was shy, ungainly fellow, evident
ly some relative OF the girl by his side.
Sherather a pretty specimenof other class,
seemed i'll at ease, looking about the
house, whispering to her companion, and
seeming to make some request which
his difidence led him to refuse.
"She's got one, ask her
I heard her whispering while direct
ing her attention to Miss Pryor. Again
the shake of the head from her compan
ion and the reserved diffident look at
the lady. At length the man arose and
came toward our circle.
"Td be obliged for the loan Of your
book he said pointing to the "llbretto'
of the Opera.
Certainly, ! do not need it, permit
me to presentit, the lady replied, giving
him the book in her graceful way.
"What impudencer' quoth Catron
pulling his tawny mustache.
"Well, for cool downrighness' laugh
ed Byrne with an astonished look, 81
have never seen his equal =
Miss Pryor's face softened with
gentle and grave expression.
u am glad he made the request per-
haps they are not here often, and the
evening would have passed without their
gaining any comprehension ofthe actors
or the music.
"He might have had his comprehen-
sion improved had he addressed some of
the ladies know in the house was my
satu2R1ne remark.
"Et tn Brute said the lady, holding
up her fan with pretty smile.
Mrs. Poindester Moore widow of DIR.
| Moore of ST. Louis. Mo. entertained
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-08

Of a grinding monopoly an exchange
thus makes mention:
4 gallon ofthe best whiskey mnv be
bought for $3.50 to S.. Reckoning a
saloon "drlnk' gill, which is probably
more than the average, there are thirty
two drinks in gallon. In the cheapest
saloon drink costs ten cents. which
makes the saloon keepers profit on gal
lon of whisky from $I.2o to $40 proyi.
ded he sells the best ssiquor, which he
does not. In the heightened saloons the
price of drinks varies from fifteen to
twenty-five cents, giving the rumseller a
profit of from So to So per gallon on all
that he retails. Ifmen were asked to
pay such profits on flour, groceries, coal
and clothing, what elamor they would
make against the fendish monopoIies
that Cypress the poor! The liquor sa-
loon, licensed for the sake of revenue to
the city, takes its license fee out of its
patrons in a few days and then enjoys a
grinding monopoly for the rest OF the
year. There is no other traffic, trade or
industry in the country that has such
privileges for expressing the poor, and
any corporation that undertook to reap
such profits from its patrons or employ
ees as the saloon keepers gather from
their customers. would drop out Of sight
tor want OF business speedily.
WHITE SWEET CAKE.
The whites of ten eggs we'll beaten,
two coHee-cupfuls powdered white SUI
gar, one cofee-cuptul butter, four coffee
cuptuls flour, one cofee-cupful sweet
sweet milk, one teaspoontnl soda, two
teaspoonfuIs cream tartar; flavor with
rose and peach water; two pounds raj
sins stoned and chopped, two pounds
currants, one pound citron sliced thin;
beat butter and sugar together till it is
light; mix cream tartar in the flour, and
stir in a little flour before putting in the
milk then add flour and whites alter
nateIy; S tir well together, andadd fruit
till all is in; if baked in one pan, bake
about two hours; if divided, bake one
houl cover the bottom Of the pan with
we'll buttered paper to insure it turning
out nicely; if it should brown too FAST
put thick paper over top; if needed
under the pan; bake slowly
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-08

Mrs. Poindester Moore widow Of Dir.
Moore of ST. Louis, Mo. entertained
Capt Lamar Fortaine and family at an
elegant Christmas dinner given at her
residence in the fine old Sharkey Nav
sion near Jackson Miss.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

damn their cowardly souls |!
The members of the supreme court
of Indiana are afraid of their own
shadows" is the way the Indian
apolis Sentinel begins its editorial
on the refusal of the court to de-
eide the lieutenant-governorship
question. There is half a column
more on that key, and the teeth of
the local democrats shake with ter
ror and indignation over the deadly
folly Of their leading organ. Such
talk is not calculated to incline the
public to look with favor upon the
coming democratic fight for Senator
Harrison's shoes. The way to re.
vive the democratic party in Indi-
ana is to run two or three editors
out of the state, lock up "Sim"
Coy and two or three of his gang
for forging tally sheets, and let the
decent democrats come to the front.
There probably are such in the
state, but the public has to take
their existence on trust under their
present management.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

A policeman who was going up
Macomb street the other day en-
countered a gray-haired colored
man hanging around street with
a club in his grasp. 1t looked sus-
picious, and the officer demanded !:
"What are you up to now?"
Waitin', sah."
Waiting for what?"
For de ole man Bowers to come
out. Libs in de little brown cot
tage dar."
What are you doing with that
club?"
Dis club am to assist my re-
marks, sah."
Are you going to hit him?"
"Oh, no. Fur de las two Vars
de ole man has been slanderin' me.
He says Pze got three wives. He
says I'ze a blk an dead beat an
liar. Der time has now arrove
when he's got to take it all back in
a lump. He'll come out purity
quick, an as soon as he turns de
co'ner he'll find me an dis club.
I'll rush at him wild de upraised
weepin an shout:
"'Ole man, you has slandered
an belied me! Git down OH yer
knees an take it all back or I'll
brain de top of yer head?'
Hell claw right down an beg
my forgiveness, sab, an he'll neb-
Der dare slander me no mo-"
The officer warned him to be
careful or he would get into trouble,
and then walked around the square
and took a post where he could see
the performance. In a short time
old Bowers came out. He was
picking his teeth after a hearty
meal, and walked like one we'll
satisfied with himself. When he
turned the corner the waiting assas-
sin rushed upon him with uplifted
club and the speech he had pre-
pared in advance, but somhOw old
Bowers didn't fall down on his
knees as predicted and expected.
On the contrary, the watching ofii-
Ger saw him shoot out with his left,
and the club litter took a tumble
into the ditch and lay there while
the other passed on. He was sit
ting up as the officer arrived and
walked around him and remarked :
well, it didn't work did it?"
The other looked at him long
time and then replied:
"White man go long. When l
is attacked wild desc fainting fits
an falls it makes me tired to be
talked to-"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

The other morning at a we'll
known farmhouse in the valley,
the hired man and two of the farm
er's sons were competing arduously
on the floor to ascertain who could
put one of his heels around his
neck. The boys said they had seen
a man in the circus put both his
heels around his neck at once.
Strange, indeed, if they could not
get one around. So they heaved
and strained, and the hired man
heaved and strained, TO accomplish
the feat. Little did they know that
the hired girl was watching the
performance with breathless inter-
est through a knothole i'm the barn.
A few hours later the hired girl was
missing. After yelling to her q
dozen times with no response, a
search was instituted. She was
not in the house, neither was she
at the barn. The searching party
repaired to the milk-house. There
was the girl, PROSTATE on the floor,
with both heels around her neck,
and utterly unable to get them
loose. She was so upset that she
said she would have died before
calling for help.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

According to a letter from Alex
andria a Turkish slave-ship was
captured the other day by an Eng
lish vessel, and the slaves it con-
tained, consisting of seventy women
and ten men, were liberated. The
men volunteered into the Egyptian
army, but it was more difficult to
dispose of the women as they had
no notion of liberty, and if left to
themselves would have been drafted,
without making any resistance, in
to some Mussulman's harem.
Under the treaty concluded be-
tween the English government and
the khedive the Importation
and the expectation of slaves are
forbidden; but the detention of
slaves in the country is permitted
for about six years longer in Egypt,
and eleven years in the Soudan.
Several officers, accordingly, came
to the pasha of the district with
offers to buy some of the female
slaves, but the pasha of the district
would not part with them unless
they got married.
He then announced that any
soldier or civilian wishing to marry
one of the slaves would have to
pay six thalers for her dowry, but
that the women would be allowed
to choose their husbands from
among those who should present
themselves for the purpose. A
great number of men, chiefly sol
diers, assembled on the day ap-
pointed for the selection, The
women were so shy that they hud-
died together like a flock of sheep"
and could not be induced to move.
At last one of them, taking cour-
age, advanced slowly to black
Egyptian sergeant who was any
thing but young and handsome,
and put her hand on his shoulder
as a sign that he was the man she
wished to marry. Her example
was Instantly followed by the other
women, who rushed forward to
choose their husbands as if they
feared to be too late.
It was now the mems turn to say
whether they accepted the selection.
All were satisfied but five, and even
the five women who were conse-
quently obliged to choose, again
were Ultimately provided with hus-
bands.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

IL l6 IuIc uOW ~ Tic 6tdtlOl-
house and Jail that attorneys are
not allowed to see prisoners unless
they are sent for. 1t used to be that
the shyster would get hold of the
Jail list and, singing out name,
tell the turnkey he wished to see
that person. When admitted into
the prison he would seek employ
ment of all the prisoners he came
in contract with, taking whatever
remuneration he could get. Some
times even now the shyster goes so
far as to solicit business of a pris-
oner after the criminal has been
placed in the dock for trial. This
is probably more prevalent among
the justices, than in the mayors
court.
The professional bondsman is an
other character met about these mi
nor courts. He is a freehOlder who
makes it business, for consider
alton, to 60 upon, stay or replevin
bonds, and "put up" for q cnlprit's
appearance in court. Some OF
these own only a little piece of
property, valued at $1,000 or $1,000
while others are worth we'll up in
the thousands. The bondsman's
fee depends upon the character of
the crime, the risk taken, ETC., and
especially upon the character of
the collateral the man in trouble" f"
as the phrase goes, is able to place
in the hands Of his surety. Their
usual fee for going upon a bond in
an assault and battery or similar
case is from IS to $40, sometimes
as much as $15, which gives a very
respectable profit on their invest
ment, as they run no risk. The
professional bond-goer is otter
handy to have round, especially
when the person who falls into the
hands of the law happens to be a
traveller or without friends or ac-
quaintances in the city. In such
cases the bond-goer takes good col
lateral in watches or jewelry, and
makes thrifty charge for his SER
vice.
A few weeks ago there was a
man here who made it practice,
for a consideration, to become stay
bail and bondsman in appeals,
making oath in each of these cases
that he owned unincumbered real
estate of the value of one thousand
dollars. He left suddenly short
time ago, and it is not likely that
he will return in time to have his
name in the next city directory. 1t
has been found that he never did
own any real estate. He had a
way of collecting fines from those
upon whose bond he went that has,
it is thought, been practiced by
other professional bond-goers. He
collected $40 from one defendant
in a case, for whom he was stay
bail, and never paid a cent into
court. This defendant will now
have to pay that money into court,
thus paying a second time, or go to
the work-house and stay the judge
ment that way.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

On a certain occasion Robert L.
Twitchell, q Vermont Methodist
clergyman, was vending his way
towards the seat of the annual con-
ference of ministers, in company
with another clergyman. Passing
q country inn he remarked to the
other clergyman:
"The last time l stopped at that
tavern l slept with the landlords
wife"
In utter amazement his clerical
friend inquired what he meant.
l mean just what say" replied
Bob, and on went the two travel
ers in unbroken silence until they
reached the conference.
In the early part of the session
the conference sat with closed
doors, for the purpose of transact
ing some private business, and es-
pecially to attend to the annual ex-
animation of each members private
character, orrather conduct during
the past year. For this purpose
the clerk called Bob's name.
"Does any one know aught
against the character of Brother
Twitchell during the past year,"
asked the bishop who was the pre-
siding officer.
After a moments silence Bob's
travelling companion arose with a
heavy heart and grave countenance.
He said he had duty to perform
one that he owed to God and the
church and himself; he must there
fore discharge it fearlessly, though
tremblingly. He then related what
Bob had told him while passing
the tavern-how he had slept with
the landlords wife, etc.
The grave body of ministers were
struck as with a thunderbolt, al
though a few smiled and looked
first at Bob, then upon the bishop.
The bishop called upon Brother
T. and asked what he had to say
in relation to so serious a charge.
Bob arose and said:
l did the deed I never lie !"
Then, pausing with an awful Sc
riousness, he proceeded with slow
and solemn deliberation: "There
was one little circumstance, how
ever, connected with the affair that
| did not name to the brother. 1t
may not have much weight with
the conference, but although it may
be deemed of trifling Importance,
l will state it. When l slept with
the landlords wife, as l told the
brother, l kept the tavern myself"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

For some weeks past Messrs.
Lewis, whose establishment at Liv-
erpool has just been destroyed by
fire, had in the basement of their
premises large collection of wild
animals, and much anxiety was
felt as to the fate of the menagirie.
Several lions, tigers and bears were
soon got out from their perilOus pO-
sition and carted away; but, owing
to the fury of the flames, it was
deemed imprudent to approach the
corner of the building where polar
bear and two brown bears were
Gagged. The sparks flew in all di-
rections and the heat was intense.
Shortly after FIVE o'clock about a
dozen volunteers, at great personal
risk, tied some ropes around the
two brown bears, who were walking
uneasily about in their dens, and
endeavored to set them at liberty,
but in the attempt huge piece of
timber from the roof of the build
ing fell and struck two of the men to
the ground-one on the chest and
the other on the Misunderstanding
their removal to the Royal Infirma-
ry whence, after being carefully
treated they were taken home.
The polar bear was especially
valued by Mr.. Cross, the owner of
the animals, and accordingly it was
determined to do all that could be
done to save it. A fireman was
stationed as near as possible to that
part of the establishment in which
the cage was placed, and was in
structed to play the hose on the
bear. This was done during the
whole time the confagration was
raging, and the bear, at 7 o'clock
in the morning, was left amid the
smoking ruins the only living thing
in its ncighborhoOd. The two
brown bears close to it were abso-
lutely roasted to death. Their
struggles were terrible to behold.
On the fire reaching them they
rose on their hind legs, and, as the
firemen say, fought like two men
till the heat overpOwered them"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12
t Upper Wood River Mining Region.

were made in their clothing and a
few in the hides of some of the men.
In their hasty fight the jumpers
had left behind their shot-guns and
other weapons. These the legiti-
mate owners of the claim seized
upon, and sallying forth upon their
now affrighted and demoralized en-
emies brought upon them their
own arms, and in about three min
utes had received assurances of an
immediate evacuation of the prem
ises and of lasting peace for the
future.
The jumpers, who were from
Kern county, California-said the
injunctions of Aurora were the most
powerful they had ever encoun-
tered and the most prompt in their
operation.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12
SIGNS OF LUCK.

Dream of eggs, sign OF money.
Dream of snakes, sign of ene-
mics.
Ifyou sing before breakfast you'll
cry before supper.
Dreaming Of muddy or rushing
water brings trouble.
Finding horseshoe or a four
leaved clover brings good luck.
If you cut your nails or sneeze
on Saturday you do it "for evil"
She who takes the last stitch at
quilting will be the first to marry.
If YOU cannot make up hand
some bed, your husband will have
homely nose.
If you spill the salt some one
will be "mad" with you unless
you put some of it in the fire.
Stub your right toe, you are 60
ing where you are wanted; your
left, where you are not wanted.
If the first Sunday in the month
| is unpleasant, there will be but one
pleasant Sunday during the month.
If your right ear burns, some one
lis praising you if your left, your
friends are raking you over the
Goals.
Returning to the house for a mo-
ment after having once started out
will bring bad luck unless you sit
down.
If the rooster crows on the fence,
the weather will be fair; if on the
doorstep, he will bring company.
While at the wash-board, if the
suds splash and wet the clothes you
are wearing, you will have . drunk.
en- husband.
When, in dropping q fork, il
strikes the floor and stands up
right, it will bring q gentleman Wis
itor; if . knife, q lady.
Ifyou drop your dishcloth, you
will have company; also, if you
sweep a black mark, or if two chairs
stand accidentally back to back.
If . baby sees his face in the
glass, it will be death to him; il
his nails are cut, he will be thief
lif he tumbles out Of bed it will
save his being = fool.
Break = mirror, sign Of death
Death is also foretold BY . dot
bowling under = window, hearing
"a mourning dove, = strange dovs
lowering about, or dreaming Of Z
white horse.
!. If you see the new moon through
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

An old negro woman came in
from the country day or two since
and offered for sale a pound or two
of sweet gum which she had gath
cred in the woods near her home.
It was nicely put up in round balls
about the size of q "quid," and
looked very tempting indeed to
those who liked it. A lady had
just closed . bargain with the old
negress for . lot of the stuff, when,
BY some chance, she asked her how
she had rolled the balls 20 nicely,
and Was horriiied whom the gum
vendef, with . profound air, replied !;
!" Why, missus, l chawed 'em dat
way" It 10 needless 70 add that
tho trade was instantly declared
!" Of" and the old woman, With .
surprised and injured aik nessa ON.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

A monkey escaped from a dime
museum in Providence and entered
q church just before services COM
menced. Several young ladies in
the congregation tried to get up q
Irritation with the intruder under
tho mistaken impression that the
Simisn was q dude from New York.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

Mrs. Ikenstein-Ron NIT der doc
tor ksrvick, Solomon! Ter papy
ish evallowt silver tollAr. Mr.. I.
Vas il dot vop l letd on ter datlef
Mn. l-Yes; dot vas ID; hurry
nit der doctorl lr. E-Doat ed
oxeidtA Rajel, itvss ooun3ssveao. ."
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

Palmistry is not such new erase:
We haze known men to sit around
q table for hours trying to find out
about each others hands,